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1. www.cancerresearchuk.org › about-cancer › causes-ofFamily history and inherited cancer genes - Cancer Research UK

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   This information looks at how inherited faulty genes can cause cancer and what you can do if you have a strong family history of cancer. How can genes cause cancer? Inside almost every single cell in your body is a structure called the nucleus.

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3. onlinelibrary.wiley.com › doi › fullFamily history of cancer and subsequent risk of cancer: A ...

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   Oct 8, 2019 · We found that a family history of cancer is associated with increased risk in the incidence of several concordant cancers in an Asian population.

   • Author: Akihisa Hidaka, Norie Sawada, Thomas Svensson, Atsushi Goto, Taiki Yamaji, Taichi Shimazu, Motoki Iw...

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4. www.southtees.nhs.uk › services › cancer-instituteMacmillan Cancer family history service - South Tees ...

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   May 24, 2023 · The Macmillan Cancer Family History Service provides a comprehensive service for individuals concerned about their family history of cancer.

5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesDo people really know what makes a family history of cancer ...

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   Aug 13, 2012 · Family history is often referred to as a family tree in casual everyday conservations, but it carries a different connotation in medicine. This study is the first to investigate people's understanding of ‘family medical history’ and the concept of ‘family’ in the context of inherited cancer.

   • Author: Jennifer N. W. Lim, Jenny Hewison

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6. digital.nhs.uk › patients › family-history-of-cancerFamily history of cancer - NDRS - NHS Digital

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   These NHS services can carry out a detailed review of your family history, and confirm any cancer diagnoses with us in NDRS. Most families are not at increased risk, and can be reassured. If a family history suggests a moderate or high genetic risk, then family members can be offered screening and / or genetic testing, where appropriate.

7. onlinelibrary.wiley.com › doi › 10Family history and genetic risk score combined to guide ...

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   Sep 18, 2024 · Both family history (FH) of cancer and genetic risk score can predict the risk of cancer incidence; however, their combined impact remains unclear. Using UK Biobank data, here the authors investigate...

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   What is the Macmillan Cancer Family History service?

   • The Macmillan Cancer Family History Service provides a comprehensive service for individuals concerned about their family history of cancer. The service provides risk assessment, access to appropriate surveillance, information, support and possible genetic testing to families where necessary.

   Macmillan Cancer family history service - South Tees Hospitals NHS

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   How strong is your family history if you have cancer?

   • In families with an inherited faulty gene, there is usually a pattern of specific types of cancer running in the family. The strength of your family history depends on: The more relatives who have had the same or related types of cancer, and the younger they were at diagnosis, the stronger someone’s family history is.

   Family history and inherited cancer genes | Cancer Research UK

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   Do inherited cancer patients have a family history?

   • For inherited cancer, approximately 20% of primary care patients will have family histories that would place them at an increased risk. 14, 15, 16 Recognition of a hereditary cancer syndrome through a family history offers clinicians an opportunity to intervene on behalf of not just one patient, but an entire family.

   Do people really know what makes a family history of cancer?

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   What makes a family history of cancer?

   • Not all respondents understood or knew what makes a family history of cancer. Only 54% knew exactly the type of information required to make a family history. Apart from blood relatives, adopted and step‐siblings, step parents, in‐laws, spouses, friends and colleagues were also named as ‘family’ for family history taking.

   Do people really know what makes a family history of cancer?

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   Does personal experience influence family history of cancer?

   • Personal experience of living with cancer and academic qualification were not significant in influencing knowledge of family history. There is misunderstanding and poor knowledge of family history of cancer and the type of information required to make a family history even in a sample of people teaching and researching medicine and health issues.

   Do people really know what makes a family history of cancer?

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   Is genetic family history a risk assessment tool in internal medicine?

   • The genetic family history as a risk assessment tool in internal medicine. Genetics in Medicine, 2003; 5: 84–91. [ PubMed] [ Google Scholar] 15. Johnson N, Lancaster T, Fuller A, Hodgson S. The prevalence of a family history of cancer in general practice. Family Practice, 1995; 12: 287–289. [ PubMed] [ Google Scholar] 16.

   Do people really know what makes a family history of cancer?

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9. www.macmillan.org.uk › cancer-information-andFamily history, genes and cancer risk - Macmillan Cancer Support

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   If you are worried about your family history. Most of us have relatives who have had cancer. This does not always mean there is a cancer gene variant in your family or that you have a much higher risk of cancer. Most cases of cancer are not caused by an inherited gene variant.